Almond Roasted Duck With Chinese Spices

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 0

Almond Roasted Duck With Chinese Spices Recipe

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

529

Sugar

10g

Fat

39g

Almond Roasted Duck With Chinese Spices is a traditional Chinese dish that is often served during special occasions and holidays. The combination of Chinese five spice powder and almond syrup creates a unique flavor profile that is both sweet and savory. The skin of the duck becomes crispy, while the meat remains juicy and flavorful. This dish is easy to customize by adding your favorite sides, such as rice or vegetables.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C).
2.	Mix soy sauce, Chinese five spice powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
3.	Make small slits in the duck's skin and flesh.
4.	Rub the spice mixture on the duck's skin and flesh.
5.	Stuff the duck with garlic cloves and orange or tangerine wedges.
6.	Brush the duck with Davinci Gourmet classic almond syrup.
7.	Roast in the oven for about 45 minutes.
8.	Allow the duck to rest for around 10 minutes before carving it into pieces.
9.	Serve the duck hot with your choice of sides.

PROS

The combination of Chinese spices and almond syrup creates a unique flavor profile for this dish.

Duck meat is high in protein and provides essential vitamins and minerals.

CONS

Duck is a fatty meat, so it may not be suitable for those on low-fat diets.

It can take some time to prepare a whole duck, so this recipe may not be the best for busy weeknights.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Duck is a good source of protein and is rich in essential vitamins and minerals.
It contains selenium, which supports the immune system, and other B vitamins, which help to maintain energy levels.
The spices used in this recipe, such as Chinese five spice powder, have anti-inflammatory properties that can help to reduce inflammation in the body.

	1 tablespoon soy sauce
	2 teaspoons Chinese five spice powder
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
	1 duck
	3 garlic cloves
	3 tablespoons davinci gourmet classic almond syrup
	1 small oranges or 1 small tangerine , cut into wedges